Expert Answers in cleaning

ANSWER - Apparently when you cleaned the travertine stone after grouting you didn't clean it well enough.  You should have changed your water and cleaned it again with a lightly damp sponge, and then within…

ANSWER - There is likely a product that will remove the haze if you are able to scrap it off.  First you need to experiment to determine what the haze is, so you can determine which…

ANSWER - The epoxy grout can be removed with a stripper or cut out, but it is messy.  If you can get about an 1/8 inch depth in the grout joint you can reapply the…

ANSWER - If the tiles in your shower at the bottom of the wall are glazed tiles and have turned yellow that might suggest there is a moisture problem with your shower where. The shower…

ANSWER - You should never use vinegar to clean tile because it is acidic and it is limited in what it can dissolve in the cleaning process. It doesn't attack grease.  Acidic cleaners can etch soft…

ANSWER - Deciding on whether to use sanded grout or non-sanded grout depends on the width of the grout joint and whether the tile surface is sensitive to abrasion. Non-sanded grout is designed for grout joints…

ANSWER - There are trade-offs with textured ceramic tiles relative to the degree and type of texture it has on its surface.  On one hand the more textured the more slip resistant it will be.  On…

ANSWER - Absolutely do not use muriatic acid to clean your grout, because it can etch…

ANSWER - To determine how to clean an unglazed (through body) tile you first need to determine what substances are causing it to be dirty. If there is a cement residue then a diluted phosphoric…

ANSWER - There are many different types of sealers that can be used on a Mexican floor tile.  So first you need to determine what type of finish you have on the tile surface to…